Saturday, 25 July 2009

"Among the countless iconic images to come out of Woodstock, one that stands out is that of a colorful micro-bus painted with all the symbols of the peace-and-love generation that has become known as "Light."

Light was a group that included a singer by the name of Robert Grimm, who would later become one of the Four Seasons. It was Grimm who commissioned Dr. Bob Hieronimus to turn the band's drab tour bus into something more ... say, magical."

Saturday, 18 July 2009

i spoke to ruth meech about Artwey and she agreed it would make good reading and we will eventually be featured in the dorset echo magazine ... she put an article for us in the echo newspaper, and featured my Shimmery Fish plus a picture of andrea from the files.

remeeber when i started blogging? i was working on three big marine-themed projects, two puppets and a lobster costume. all came back to me to help promote artwey, and my work too.

the tompot blenny's top-knots have drooped a bit in the last two years! Thanks to Coastlink for the loan of puppets and costume.

and here is some of my work at Pilgrim House.i shall have to show you my new goat sign properly, and the story behind it ...

Monday, 6 July 2009

"ARTWEY is an expanding group of artists from Weymouth and Portland who have come together to run an open studios event throughout the borough every weekend in September plus a group show at Brewers Quay daily.

"We will be launching ARTWEY at the annual Spirit of the Sea Festival on 11-12th July, holding a mixed exhibition in Hope Square and on the harbourside. In addition we have created a website and will be producting an art trail map giving details of all participating artists and a film of our artists in action or at local inspirational landmarks.

"This is a great opportunity for local people and visitors to discover our thriving but sometimes hidden art community and enjoy an exciting and we hope annual event. Any artists, sponsors or members of the public wanting more information about ARTWEY can find details on our website or pop into Jezebels Jewels, 55 St Mary St, Weymouth, telephone 01305 839702."

I am looking forward to meeting my puppets, the tompot blenny and cuttle-fish again, as they come along to help promote Artwey ... and amuse visitors, of course!

Thursday, 2 July 2009

funny how much the family element of my blog seems to be about insects ... hope they dont scare you away if you like coming to read about sewing and painting!this beatle seen climbing the house wall just begged to be help by matty and daisy and is very impressive to boot!